Obituary Listing

Feb 6, 2022

Bernice Smith Hufford

103, Perry, Florida, formerly of Brownsburg, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2022.  She was an extremely talented seamstress and owned and operated Bernice's Fabric Shop in Brownsburg for 26 years.  She was preceded in death by her first husband Alton Smith in 1982 and second husband Walter Hufford in 1992.  Survivors...

Feb 5, 2022

James E. Freed 92, of Brownsburg, passed away February 5, 2022. He had been a land surveyor with Clyde Williams Associates for 28 years and was a US Army Korean War veteran. He was a member of Ben Davis Christian Church. Survivors include his wife Bonnie Freed; children Jim Freed (wife Karen), Cathy Querry (husband Mike), and Tom Freed...

Feb 4, 2022

Christopher Raymond Vescovi, 88 of Pittsboro, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022 with his family around him.

Christopher was born March 14, 1933, in Roundup, MT, to the late Inez M. Coley and Aldo Vescovi.  His family moved to Indiana in 1945. He served in the Army from 1953- 1955 and was stationed in Germany.  He married...

Feb 4, 2022

Phyllis M. Tranbarger

85, Coatesville, passed away on February 4, 2022. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Danville. Survivors include son, Ken (Jean-Marie) Tranbarger; daughters, Debbie (Richard) Hunter and Terry (Barry Owen) Bowman; 10 Grandchildren; 21 Great Grandchildren.  Visitation will be Fri., Feb.11 from 9-11am with Funeral Service at 11am  at Faith Baptist...

Feb 1, 2022

Todd D Wolford, 56, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away February 1 st , 2022, at home.

Todd was born in Jackson, MI, on April 2 nd , 1965, to Max L Wolford, who preceded him in death, and Bernadine (Maitlen) Wolford, Brownsburg. Todd also has a sister, Beth Byrum, from Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Todd graduated...

Jan 31, 2022

Lois Marvelle McClain-Robichaud, 81, of Brownsburg, passed away on January 30, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Marvelle was born on October 19, 1940 in Indianapolis Indiana, graduated from North Central High School and attended Indiana University. Marvelle worked 30 years in mental health, retiring from Cummins Mental Health in Brownsburg in 1997. She worked 10 years as a...

Jan 31, 2022

Donald Dale Smoot

64, Brownsburg, passed away on January 31, 2022.  He was a US Army National Guard veteran.  Donald drove for Schneider Trucking for many years.  He loved to fish and enjoyed the beauty of nature.  It brought him great joy to fix a fresh vase of flowers for his loving wife Celia.  Donald...

Jan 29, 2022

Ronald Lee Paul 81, of Indianapolis, beloved husband, father, brother and papaw died on Saturday, January 29, 2022.  Ronald (Ronnie) was born in Washington, Indiana on April 23, 1940 to the late Earnest and Bernice Paul. He was employed as a truck driver for over 40 years.

He is survived by his wife Mary (Winingear) Paul; sons...

Jan 28, 2022

Mary Jane Shepherd, 86, of Brownsburg, IN, passed away with family at her side on Friday, January 28, 2022. Born September 16, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN. She was the daughter of Donald R. Fargo, Sr. and Rose Ellen (Doll) Fargo. She married Vernon L. Shepherd on May 30, 1953. Mary Jane attended Zenas Grade School and graduated from North...

Jan 27, 2022

James Christopher Arnett

56, Brownsburg, passed away at home on January 27, 2022.  He was an avid reader and loved animals, trains, and fishing. Having worked in construction and as a heavy equipment operator for many years, he enjoyed documentaries about how skyscrapers and bridges are built. His favorite skyscraper was the Chrysler Building in...

Jan 26, 2022

James (Jim) Richard Walters, a loving husband, dad, grandpa and friend, died on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was 85. Jim was born on October 21, 1936 to Alonzo Heath and Cora (Black) Heath in Pine Grove, PA. Following the death of his mother, he lived with and was adopted by Clarence Walters and Maude Matilda (Heath) Walters.

Jan 25, 2022

Mildred M. Brackett

97, Avon, passed away on January 25, 2022.  She was a member of Connection Pointe Christian Church.  Mildred was a bookkeeper for Blanck Chevrolet and a clerk for the State Board of Health for many years.  She was preceded in death by her husband Byron Brackett; son Daniel Brackett.  Survivors include her...

Jan 23, 2022

Ronald Lowry

69, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022. He is survived by his son, Zachary (Katherine) Lowry of Cincinnati, OH and two beloved grandchildren Brianna and Mia. He is also survived by mother Sarah Love; sisters Debra (Tim) Vandagrifft and Sue Pate; Nephew Tim Bicknell and niece Sara (Josh) Deal. He is preceded...

Jan 23, 2022

Tommy Ballard

92, Elkhart, formerly from Brownsburg, passed away on Jan. 23, 2022.  He retired as a supervisor from Ford Motor Co. after 31 years.  A proud US Navy Veteran,   Tommy was a member of the Brownsburg American Legion and Brownsburg Masonic Lodge.  He volunteered at Hendricks Regional Health Hospital and Indianapolis Raceway Park.  He was an...

Jan 22, 2022

Wallace L. Abbott 88, Brownsburg, passed away on January 22, 2022. He was a graduate of Purdue University and a member of Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity. He was also a US Army veteran. He worked as a realtor for many years and was a member of Cornerstone Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his son, Wesley L....

Jan 22, 2022

Linda A. Weddell

was born on November 21, 1946 in Pittsburgh, PA to Gilbert and Anna Everett.  She has a brother Gilbert Everett (wife Pat).  They moved to Indianapolis in 1950.  Linda was a graduate of Arsenal Technical High School where she was a majorette and graduated with honors.  She then went on to Purdue...

Jan 21, 2022

Charles E. Gaffney 86, Brownsburg, passed away January 21, 2022. He was born January 7, 1936 in Hoopeston, IL. He was a US Army and Marine veteran. A truck driver for Commercial Lovelace, Underwood and Marathon Electric, he retired in 1999 after 38 years of service. He also worked as a greeter at Walmart after retirement. He was a...

Jan 21, 2022

Florence E. Birkey

85, Brownsburg, formerly of Flanagan, IL, passed away on January 21, 2022.  She was a library assistant.  She was preceded in death by her husband Lowell Birkey.  Survivors include her children Scott (Kimberly) Birkey, Todd Birkey, Lisa (Keith) Kirkpatrick; sister Evelyn (Don) Erschen; grandchildren Aaron Birkey, Michael (Amanda) Birkey, Taylor Birkey, Brian...

Jan 20, 2022

Gloria Rutherford Partlow

Brownsburg, passed away on January 20, 2022.  She worked for the Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Carmel.  Gloria was preceded in death by her husband Carl R. Partlow and parents Fred (Poppy) and Nellie (Mimi) Forey.  Survivors include: her loving sons David (Linda) Rutherford and Dan (Nicole) Rutherford; dear sister to Veta...

Jan 17, 2022

Pearl E. Donnelly

101, Avon, passed away January 17, 2022.  She was a WWII US Army Air Corps veteran serving from 1942 to 1945.  Pearl had also worked as a sales clerk for the former W. T. Grant store in Indianapolis.  Her husband Carl Donnelly preceded her in death.  Survivors include daughters Pattie Sherrill (husband...